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TIL the entire Oregon coast is public land

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9Yy1p TIL: Cartoonist, Mike Diana, whose comics often dealt with sexuality, violence and religion, was the first person in the United States to receive a criminal conviction for "Artistic Obscenity". The court also ruled that Diana was to submit to warrant-less searches, by police and the Salvation Army.
LJrV TIL in 1988 a cargo plane was trying to deliver much needed medical supplies to hurricane victims of Honduras, but the tarmac was filled with unsolicited and unneeded donations so the plane was turned away. 60% of items donated after a disaster can’t be used.
DZJr TIL Honey bee’s will only die after stinging mammals with thick skin, but can freely sting other insects such a spiders.
vPO5r TIL that the disability with the highest unemployment rate is actually schizophrenia, at 70-90%
4NjR TIL the Nazis planned to have the Native Americans rebel against the US government, after which the Nazis would give the Native Americans back their land.